# Practical Wireless vs Coding User

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Practical Wireless at 100% against Coding User's 0%. Practical Wireless also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Coding User's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Practical Wireless sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Coding User sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Practical Wireless holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Practical Wireless has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Practical Wireless's written reviews are positive against 0% of Coding User's.

Practical Wireless ships an update every 11 months, Coding User every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Practical Wireless | Coding User |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-wireless/id1297968172/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) | [Papercut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120017500) |

## What reviewers say

### Practical Wireless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-wireless/id1297968172)

This publication caters to licensed radio amateurs with a focus on practical construction and current hobby developments. It features news, equipment reviews, projects, and articles on various aspects of amateur radio, from HF to satellite operation.

**Highlights:** Practical constructional articles, Latest radio equipment reviews, Amateur radio news, Software-defined radio features, Satellite operation guides, DX-ing and DXpeditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Practical Wireless 1M Sub | $4.49 | per month |
| Practical Wireless 3M Auto Sub | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Practical Wireless 12M Sub | $49.99 | per year |
| March 2019 (id:787085) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2020 (id:786436) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2020 (id:786434) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2020 (id:786428) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2020 (id:786426) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2021 (id:784571) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2022 (id:782105) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2022 (id:782103) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2022 (id:782101) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2022 (id:782099) | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2023 (id:780104) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2023 (id:819709) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2023 (id:723677) | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2023 (id:723679) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2023 (id:723683) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2024 (pp:1001350) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2024 (pp:1001365) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2024 (pp:1001355) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2025 (pp:1110350) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2025 (pp:1110389) | $5.99 | one-time |
| January 2023 (id:780108) | $5.99 | one-time |
| May 2023 (pp:886290) | $5.99 | one-time |
| June 2023 (pp:886285) | $5.99 | one-time |
| July 2023 (id:723673) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2023 (id:723675) | $5.99 | one-time |
| December 2021 (id:784555) | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2021 (id:784561) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2023 (id:780106) | $5.99 | one-time |


### Coding User

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coding-user/id1333588374)

Access comprehensive guides and tutorials on coding and programming. Learn about Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi, and more with illustrated content from a leading tech publisher. Carry your coding knowledge with you anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step coding guides, Latest tech build publications, Illustrated content, Linux, Ubuntu, Raspberry Pi tutorials, Pocketmags account integration, Offline access recommended via Wi-Fi download

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coding User | $9.99 | per year |
| Spring 2023 (id:704054) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Ma... (id:763560) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Python Manual (id:763563) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux Open Sour... (id:763562) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Linux, Tips, Ha... (id:764418) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coding for Begi... (id:764659) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi – ... (id:764715) | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Ubuntu Manual (id:763561) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Python Manual (id:805973) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Linux Manual (id:805910) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Complete Raspbe... (id:805908) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Raspberry Pi Tr... (id:809261) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Practical Wireless free?

Practical Wireless is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Coding User free?

Coding User is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Practical Wireless or Coding User?

Practical Wireless is rated higher. Practical Wireless averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Coding User averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Practical Wireless or Coding User have ads?

Coding User shows ads; Practical Wireless does not.

### Which is updated more often, Practical Wireless or Coding User?

Practical Wireless ships an update every 11 months, and Coding User every 25 months. Most recently, Practical Wireless was updated on September 17, 2026 and Coding User on September 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*